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and that is not how our government is supposed to run. it's not just me, by the way, who has taken the position that we'll only have conversations about anything. senate democrats have asked to sit down with house republicans and hash out a budget but have been rejected by the house republicans 19 times. at the beginning of this year speaker boehner said what we want is regular order and a serious budget process. so the senate should pass a bill and the house should pass a bill, and then a committee comes together and they hash out their differences and send a bill to the president. well, that's exactly what democrats did. except somewhere along the way house republicans decided they wouldn't appoint people to the committee to try to negotiate. and 19 times they've rejected that. so even after all that the democrats in the senate still passed a budget that effectively reflects republican priorities at republican budget levels just to keep the government open. and the house republicans couldn't do that either. the point is i think not only
and that is not how our government is supposed to run. it's not just me, by the way, who has taken the position that we'll only have conversations about anything. senate democrats have asked to sit down with house republicans and hash out a budget but have been rejected by the house republicans 19 times. at the beginning of this year speaker boehner said what we want is regular order and a serious budget process. so the senate should pass a bill and the house should pass a bill, and then a...
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i don't want to shut the government down. we voted to keep the government open. but providing -- providing fairness to the american people, under obama care, is -- all we're asking for. my goodness. they give big businesses a waiver. unions a waiver. they're forcing the american people to buy a product, buy a product that they do not want and cannot afford. >> it is the -- the president has pointed out. it's the law of the land. it has been upheld by the supreme court. it was ratified in a presidential election. and perhaps more important to the moment right now, you tried it several times, and it hasn't worked. so, there's no change in your position? >> absolutely not. it's time for us to sit down and have a conversation. that's what the american people expect. that's what i've offered for the last ten days. let's sit down and have a conversation. we've had conversations before. why can't we have one here? >> even your own members are saying this is not your strategy. republican congressman devin nunes was asked, what is the house strategy right now? you have to
i don't want to shut the government down. we voted to keep the government open. but providing -- providing fairness to the american people, under obama care, is -- all we're asking for. my goodness. they give big businesses a waiver. unions a waiver. they're forcing the american people to buy a product, buy a product that they do not want and cannot afford. >> it is the -- the president has pointed out. it's the law of the land. it has been upheld by the supreme court. it was ratified in...
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i find it hard to believe that nobody in your government, meaning the pakistani government, knows where they are and couldn't get them if they really wanted to. she added, maybe they're not gettable. i don't know. as far as i know, they're in pakistan. >> maybe a lot of people think that, but it is hardly a way to foster good pakistanis. >> reporter: this was her inner voice becoming her outer voice. a lot of people, and a lot of people in government believe what she said is true. but for america's chief diplomat, she's going to have to do a lot of explaining to the pakistanis. they are extremely sensitive about criticism in public. >> and in the last few months, have been very cooperative with the united states, with the united states. >> reporter: that's exactly right. they have been more cooperative than they have been in the past. so, why she made these remarks today or if she just slipped, we'll have to see. but she knows that the pakistanis have gone after militants in the swat valley, waziristan now, and this is going to add pressure on her. >> and the reaction in the washington
i find it hard to believe that nobody in your government, meaning the pakistani government, knows where they are and couldn't get them if they really wanted to. she added, maybe they're not gettable. i don't know. as far as i know, they're in pakistan. >> maybe a lot of people think that, but it is hardly a way to foster good pakistanis. >> reporter: this was her inner voice becoming her outer voice. a lot of people, and a lot of people in government believe what she said is true....
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let them vote to keep the government open or not. and they can determine where they stand and defend that vote to their constituencies and let them vote on whether america should pay its bills or not. and if in fact some of these folks really believe that it's not that big of a deal, they can vote no. and that will be useful information for voters to have. and if it fails and we do end up defaulting, i think voters should know exactly who voted not to pay our bills. so that they can be responsible for the consequences that come with it. barry shapiro. >> you mentioned the supreme court term started today with the campaign finance case that picks up where citizens united left off. you've called citizens united devastating to the public interest. so i wonder if you could weigh in op this latest case. >> well, the latest case would go even further than citizens united. i mean, essentially it would say anything goes. there are no rules in terms of how to finance campaigns. there aren't a lot of functioning democracies around the world th
let them vote to keep the government open or not. and they can determine where they stand and defend that vote to their constituencies and let them vote on whether america should pay its bills or not. and if in fact some of these folks really believe that it's not that big of a deal, they can vote no. and that will be useful information for voters to have. and if it fails and we do end up defaulting, i think voters should know exactly who voted not to pay our bills. so that they can be...
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much of it drew to government aid, government spending, or an inventory rebuild. companies and shops ran down the stocks late in 2008, rebuilt them. that is kind of finished. can the economy keep growing if the government doesn't keep pumping in money? >> the secretary of the treasury, tim geithner, went out earlier this week to talk about the economy, pumping it up. he penned an op-ed for "the new york times." the title said welcome to the recove recovery. >> he definitely did not write the headline. the people in the treasury saw that as almost a malicious move. the substance of the op-ed was nuance, saying a lot of people are hurting but the economy is debting bet person the administration feels there is a psychic element to recovery. people do not have confidence. many in the business sector believe obama is hostile to them. their tying to change that perception. ? we're entering a period in which growth is slow and unemployment is high. the real question is public policy. there's a big debate in congress and think this the upcoming election as to the role of
much of it drew to government aid, government spending, or an inventory rebuild. companies and shops ran down the stocks late in 2008, rebuilt them. that is kind of finished. can the economy keep growing if the government doesn't keep pumping in money? >> the secretary of the treasury, tim geithner, went out earlier this week to talk about the economy, pumping it up. he penned an op-ed for "the new york times." the title said welcome to the recove recovery. >> he...
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government to screech to a halt. we begin with abc's chief white house correspondent jonathan karl in washington on the outrage and what comes next. >> reporter: we are one day in this shutdown and not a single step closer to resolving the impasse. today the presidenaccused republicans of lodging a crusade against obama care while he rejected their latest offer to re-open part of the government. a world war ii veteran made the trek from mississippi to washington only to see this, the memorial dedicated to their service closed. world war ii infantriman james nations had no idea. >> we didn't know anything about it being shut down. we didn't watch the news this morning. >> reporter: somebody, not clear who, got the barricade lifted long enough that they could get in. the shutdown hit 800,000 federal workers around the country the hardest, no work, no pay. >> i life from paycheck to paycheck unfortunately. >> these are real people's lives being affected and ruined. >> i'm getting tired of feeling like a ping-pong ball.
government to screech to a halt. we begin with abc's chief white house correspondent jonathan karl in washington on the outrage and what comes next. >> reporter: we are one day in this shutdown and not a single step closer to resolving the impasse. today the presidenaccused republicans of lodging a crusade against obama care while he rejected their latest offer to re-open part of the government. a world war ii veteran made the trek from mississippi to washington only to see this, the...
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the administration fears if the government shutdown continues for any period of time and if the government defaults on the debt ceiling in two weeks it would harm small businesses. m. louise employs about 200 people and does millions of dollars in business each year. the company has paved roads in and around maryland and also throughout the region. the time for projects that could be put on hold by state and local government if this all drags on. once again the president will be in the area at 10:30 here in rockville. all that traffic will probably stop around 10:30 so expect a lot of delays as president visits this area. reporting live in rockville, roosevelt leftwich, abc2 news. >>> as megan just said the president met yesterday with the top four congressional leaders at the white house. trying to find a way to get out of this stalemate for the continued government shutdown. we learned last night the hour long meeting didn't produce any real solutions with house speaker john boehner saying the president onlyants a straight budget with no proposals involving the health care law. harry rei
the administration fears if the government shutdown continues for any period of time and if the government defaults on the debt ceiling in two weeks it would harm small businesses. m. louise employs about 200 people and does millions of dollars in business each year. the company has paved roads in and around maryland and also throughout the region. the time for projects that could be put on hold by state and local government if this all drags on. once again the president will be in the area at...
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rather than less government. congressman. in fact, the reason they like france and great britain, is because their parliamentary systems, where the majority gets what it wants no matter what, and the problem that we have here is the constitution of the united states of america, which actually does require people to come together from different perspective, whether it's divided government or not. we have divided branches of government under any circumstance. >> i want to bring in mellody again in chicago. wasn't to pupu out some poll numbers. i want to ask but jobs. look, right now, it looks like the congress is at historic lows in terms of approval. there are something like 82% of people who disapprove, 14% who approve. what are people saying, not just about a downgrade in the debt ceiling crisis but what affects them, jobs. do they have faith, this congress, this presidency can deal with the very real issue of jobs? >> first of all, i have to say i don't think the average person is thinking about the u.s. downgrade. i want t
rather than less government. congressman. in fact, the reason they like france and great britain, is because their parliamentary systems, where the majority gets what it wants no matter what, and the problem that we have here is the constitution of the united states of america, which actually does require people to come together from different perspective, whether it's divided government or not. we have divided branches of government under any circumstance. >> i want to bring in mellody...
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a government shutdown will affect government contracts differently. it's not just apg. maryland is home to ft. meade. a good place to find them is at michigan barbecue. they sing the national anthem to support support -- show support for the country. >> this should never happen. the government should never shut down. they're supposed to have people in place that know how to deal with. all they are worried about is taking care of themselves and not the people. >> this looming shut june has people fired up over social media. it's trending on twitter. we'll continue to follow this conversation throughout the night. >>> the affordable care act, really, is at the center of this shutdown debate. the landmark legislation is scheduled to roll out tomorrow. many americans are confused, but what does this mean. >> if you're a senior with medicare or get your health insurance from your own employer, tomorrow need -- means practically nothing. it's a date that applies to the 800,000 uninsured in our state. enrollment in the healthcare exchanges open. you will have from october 1st
a government shutdown will affect government contracts differently. it's not just apg. maryland is home to ft. meade. a good place to find them is at michigan barbecue. they sing the national anthem to support support -- show support for the country. >> this should never happen. the government should never shut down. they're supposed to have people in place that know how to deal with. all they are worried about is taking care of themselves and not the people. >> this looming shut...
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that's a huge government. we've doubled the size of government in ten years. we don't need bigger government. we need to shrink the size of government. >> without making strong entitlement and other cuts, most economists say the math does not add up to keep tax cuts on and on and on. would you agree to some? >> no. my hope is to be on the budget committee. and to go through all of these numbers. and by january, to have a balanced budget that i will introduce. i want there to be a republican alternative, whether it wins or not. i want the republican message to be one of balanced budgets. if they won't do it in a year, we'll say how about two years? if they won't do it in two years, how about three years? >> we can't just say all across the board. >> i can. i'm going to look at every program. every program. i would freeze federal hiring. i would maybe reduce federal employees by 10%. i'd probably reduce their wages by 10%. the average federal employee makes $120,000 a year. the average private employee makes $60,000 a year. let's get them more in line. and let's
that's a huge government. we've doubled the size of government in ten years. we don't need bigger government. we need to shrink the size of government. >> without making strong entitlement and other cuts, most economists say the math does not add up to keep tax cuts on and on and on. would you agree to some? >> no. my hope is to be on the budget committee. and to go through all of these numbers. and by january, to have a balanced budget that i will introduce. i want there to be a...
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here you are desperately asking for big government, big spending. >> when government grows too big it doesn't do its core functions properly. absolutely i believe in a limited government that is limited and effective. we need federal government exactly for this crisis. >> president obama says everything that the government could do is being done. true or false? >> well, look, i've been very clear. i think there could have been a greater sense of urgency. >> so false? >> but you've heard -- you've heard federal officials say that, as well. it's not just me the governor of louisiana saying that you've heard the captain of the coast guard responsible for louisiana's response saying, yeah, he could have been doing more to push bp to get more resources out more quickly but we can continue to look back. i'm looking forward. >> i came from grand isle beach. it's usually pretty crowded. >> 10,000 should be here. nobody in on the beach, nobody in the marina. it's our way of life. they've been fishing here for decades and want their children and grandchildren to be able to do that. >> do you th
here you are desperately asking for big government, big spending. >> when government grows too big it doesn't do its core functions properly. absolutely i believe in a limited government that is limited and effective. we need federal government exactly for this crisis. >> president obama says everything that the government could do is being done. true or false? >> well, look, i've been very clear. i think there could have been a greater sense of urgency. >> so false?...
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the government, basically f we turn over this country's health care to a government plan and we open up a government plan, the lumen group said up to 119.1 million people would transfer from private insurance into the government plan. >> we should point out that the lumen is owned by united health care. >> but they're highly respected. >> you're one of the chief co-sponsors of the state children's health insurance program, bringing health insurance through the government to millions of children. you have been heralded for that. by liberals. at the time you introduced it. then trent lott accused of creating big government. >> the way it was originally designed it was the hatch/kennedy bill. we wrote it together. that plan basically provided block grants to states. according to their own demographics. it worked amazingly well until the liberals started to push more medicaid people into the c.h.i.p. program. we did c.h.i.p. for the kids, the only kids left out of the health care system. children of the working poor. now it's being used to push medicaid people into it. everything democra
the government, basically f we turn over this country's health care to a government plan and we open up a government plan, the lumen group said up to 119.1 million people would transfer from private insurance into the government plan. >> we should point out that the lumen is owned by united health care. >> but they're highly respected. >> you're one of the chief co-sponsors of the state children's health insurance program, bringing health insurance through the government to...
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rick stengel brought up the idea of big government or small government. didn't the constitution give more power to a federal government, to a centralized government? >> it's suggested it's centralized and strengthened, especially in reference to the article of confederation, which states, 15 spratt currencies, and thinking of its own navy. think about small government and big government it's hard to do that in the abstract. in the postal service in 1790 with six people. i think it's really easy to get kind of tangled up in intensity of our own modern political rhetoric. >> they wanted to strengthen the federal government, but they knew, government is, "a," necessary, and "b," dangerous. in the act o o creating a more competent government they sought to limit itment james madison, the architect of the papers, said, the powers delegated to the federal government by the proposed constitution are few and defined. that's either true or it's not. >> that is the continuing shihi and balance that's been going on throughout our history. >> you just raised this. ob
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we can govern properly. it's all about what can i show my bosses that day. >> that's an excellent point. we worked together in 1988, donna. the dukakis' rapid-response room had a ticker. no idea of an internet. msnbc, fox, nothing. this is all brand new. >> i agree. george you would hand me my talking points and i was supposed to read off of them and some days i didn't read the script. perhaps this is setting a narrative for the fall. during the summer months, the campaigns must pivot. they have to rebuild their infrastructure and how they reintroduce themselves to the independen independents. and for mitt romney, i'm sure the reason they reacted so quickly to bring up the dog meat episode, i grew up in louisiana, my mother tell us, think about the recipe, was bit of advice that i didn't follow from my mother. i have been known who could cook that thing. so, mitt romney has to be concerned about this because it might be into the narrative that he's not like us. he went to the cookie shop and said, did you ba
we can govern properly. it's all about what can i show my bosses that day. >> that's an excellent point. we worked together in 1988, donna. the dukakis' rapid-response room had a ticker. no idea of an internet. msnbc, fox, nothing. this is all brand new. >> i agree. george you would hand me my talking points and i was supposed to read off of them and some days i didn't read the script. perhaps this is setting a narrative for the fall. during the summer months, the campaigns must...
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government. three years ago, candidate obama promised he would change that in his white house. first up tonight, jake tapper, who spent the day looking at new evidence about what is actually happening, three years later. >> reporter: there they're at fancy white house state dinners. >> my good friend from law school, associate attorney general tom perrelli. >> reporter: in high ranking positions. from france to south africa to japan. they're called bundlers, campaign donors who agree to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for a candidate. today, the center for public integrity issued a report that "about one-third of obama bundlers or their spouses joined the administration in some role" and "80% of those who collected more than $000,000 for obama tookie administration posts as defined by the white house. >> the report spokes it has been sort of that way. >> reporter: candidate obama wanted a new way of doing business. >> the special interests who have turned the government into a game only th
government. three years ago, candidate obama promised he would change that in his white house. first up tonight, jake tapper, who spent the day looking at new evidence about what is actually happening, three years later. >> reporter: there they're at fancy white house state dinners. >> my good friend from law school, associate attorney general tom perrelli. >> reporter: in high ranking positions. from france to south africa to japan. they're called bundlers, campaign donors...
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to keep the government open twice before. this time, republicans propose another one-week extension, with a $12 billion cut, while talks continue. mr. obama says extensions are no way to run a government. but that leaves just three days until government funding runs out. the white house says that, as the week goes on, the country's budget office will share details about a potential shutdown and how many people it could affect. mike and peggy? >> emily, what happens if the shutdown goes into effect at midnight on friday? >> reporter: the white house says it doesn't have the numbers yet as to how many federal employees simply wouldn't be able to go to work. but the extent of this goes far beyond federal employees. you're looking at federal national parks being closed, passport applications not processed. your income tax return could be delayed. and even, there's some questions about whether u.s. troops would get their paychecks. the pentagon said yesterday, it simply doesn't have answers yet to send along to the troops in iraq
to keep the government open twice before. this time, republicans propose another one-week extension, with a $12 billion cut, while talks continue. mr. obama says extensions are no way to run a government. but that leaves just three days until government funding runs out. the white house says that, as the week goes on, the country's budget office will share details about a potential shutdown and how many people it could affect. mike and peggy? >> emily, what happens if the shutdown goes...
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and the afghan government will need to deliver better governance. but we are strengthening the capacity of the afghan people and building an enduring partnership with them. this year, we will work with nearly 50 countries to begin a transition to an afghan lead. and this july, we will begin to bring our troops home. [ applause ] >> in pakistan, al qaeda's leadership is under more pressure than at any point since 2001. their leaders and operatives are being removed from the battlefield. their safe havens are shrinking. and we have sent a message from the afghan border to all parts of the globe, we will not relent. we will not waiver. and we will defeat you. [ applause ] >> american leadership can also be seen in the effort to secure the worst weapons of war. because republicans and democrats approved the new s.t.a.r.t. treaty, far fewer nuclear weapons and launchers will be deployed. because we rallied the world, nuclear materials are being locked down on every continent so they never fall into the hands of terrorists. because of a diplomatic effort
and the afghan government will need to deliver better governance. but we are strengthening the capacity of the afghan people and building an enduring partnership with them. this year, we will work with nearly 50 countries to begin a transition to an afghan lead. and this july, we will begin to bring our troops home. [ applause ] >> in pakistan, al qaeda's leadership is under more pressure than at any point since 2001. their leaders and operatives are being removed from the battlefield....
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to form a unity government. as one official said to me "vice president biden is there to nudge the process along." they want this unity government to be in place after this protracted post-election situation. >> yeah, jake, and as you know, four months and running. stalemate or not, does this affect the time line to bring american troops home? >> reporter: administration officials say no. the combat mission ends at the end of august with or without a unity government. of course, there will still be 50,000 u.s. troops there, but the state department will be taking the lead as of the end of august with or without a new government. >> all right. jake tapper in washington tonight. jake, thank you. and tomorrow morning on "this week," jake will have an exclusive interview with arizona senator john mccain who i noted is on the ground in iraq, and jake will have much more on that time line for american troops. >>> now though to the battle all along the gulf coast. it is now day 75 of the crisis and there is a war of wo
to form a unity government. as one official said to me "vice president biden is there to nudge the process along." they want this unity government to be in place after this protracted post-election situation. >> yeah, jake, and as you know, four months and running. stalemate or not, does this affect the time line to bring american troops home? >> reporter: administration officials say no. the combat mission ends at the end of august with or without a unity government. of...
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>> there is a transition government. a government in place that is working. iraqi security is being provided by iraqis. we'll have 50,000 troops there. we'll have brought home 95,000. there's though one in the military that thinks there's any reason we cannot do that. i don't have a doubt in my mind that we'll be able to meet the commitment. lit not affect the physical stability of iraq. >> you spoke to the leader of southern sudan recently. >> i did. >> and the referendum whether they can break way from sudan. there's a lot of concern that the election will be riddled with fraud. >> a valid concern. >> there is waning interest in the region. will you pledge that the u.s. will make sure that war doesn't break out? >> we're doing everything in our power to make sure that the election on referendum is viewed as legitimate and fair. that's why weave been pushing. it must be viewed as credible. to keep that country, that region from deteriorating. the last thing we need is another failed state in the region. i'm hopeful. we're on it full time. i believe that we'l
>> there is a transition government. a government in place that is working. iraqi security is being provided by iraqis. we'll have 50,000 troops there. we'll have brought home 95,000. there's though one in the military that thinks there's any reason we cannot do that. i don't have a doubt in my mind that we'll be able to meet the commitment. lit not affect the physical stability of iraq. >> you spoke to the leader of southern sudan recently. >> i did. >> and the...
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they would be jump started by the governments. >> it's not a public plan in the sense that government runs it. government has nothing to do with it once it's established its run by the members. >> reporter: some republicans who have strongly opposed the president's plan see hope. >> that would be government involvement but it would be a -- i believe a step in the right direction. away from a government take over of the health care in this country. >> reporter: abc news washington. >> abc 2news florida bracing for a stormy night. a tropical storm about to hit land. how they are getting read. >> and ravens training camp as coaches look for possible replacements. >> trying to beat the heat out there. we topped out at 90. forecast 88. we do have a two degree change. that's five-days in a row. you will be getting a norm bobblehead. the lightning bolts in the hands and everything we will be right back. . >>> you're watching baltimore station that works for you. >> news around the world. two jets crashed today while rehearsaying for an air show. they were part of the russian knights display
they would be jump started by the governments. >> it's not a public plan in the sense that government runs it. government has nothing to do with it once it's established its run by the members. >> reporter: some republicans who have strongly opposed the president's plan see hope. >> that would be government involvement but it would be a -- i believe a step in the right direction. away from a government take over of the health care in this country. >> reporter: abc news...
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that's a governing philosophy. in the coming weeks, you'll see the president speak to the country about the competing governing philosophies. that is, do you only have environmental executives in the room or others to come to consensus on that policy. do you think that bp is the aggrieved party here? do you think that wall street should be left alone and not have any reforms? elections are about choice. those are what is fundamental. there's a difference in our philosophies. not only in our philosophies, how we make sure that america strengthens the economy. joe bardin as the major voice for the republican party has given you their view. in the coming weeks, the president is going to lay out a competing agenda, one that talks about an manager policy. one that talks about the essential need for passing reform for wall street. one that makes sure that small business companies are getting the capital they need to grow and expand. and one that also talks about the need that we also have a rebuilt america so the workers
that's a governing philosophy. in the coming weeks, you'll see the president speak to the country about the competing governing philosophies. that is, do you only have environmental executives in the room or others to come to consensus on that policy. do you think that bp is the aggrieved party here? do you think that wall street should be left alone and not have any reforms? elections are about choice. those are what is fundamental. there's a difference in our philosophies. not only in our...
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. >> i'd say to those families, your government let you down. there's no excuse for this. >> reporter: thankfully, a private foundation has stepped forward to provide those families with a grant until the government funding resumes. >> abc's tahman bradley, live in washington for us. thank you. >>> the centers for disease control recalling some of its scientists furloughed in the government shutdown, trying to deal with a sweeping salmonella outbreak. half of the people needing hospitalization. the likely culprit, some raw chicken package at foster farms facilities in california's central valley. >> one of the things that concerns cdc is this outbreak has seven different types of salmonella causing disease. and some of those are very consistent to antibiotics. if you have severe stomach flu symptoms, you have to get checked out. >> the usda has not issued a recall. but it has marked problem packages with poeds reading p6137. p6137a. and p7632. you can find the codes at abew
. >> i'd say to those families, your government let you down. there's no excuse for this. >> reporter: thankfully, a private foundation has stepped forward to provide those families with a grant until the government funding resumes. >> abc's tahman bradley, live in washington for us. thank you. >>> the centers for disease control recalling some of its scientists furloughed in the government shutdown, trying to deal with a sweeping salmonella outbreak. half of the...
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government murdered american citizens? >> i believe that it's highly possible that there were definitely elements within the bush administration that either were criminally negligent or criminally complicit in the events. >> you mean they aloud the killing of innocent americans. >> one way or another they allowed the killing of innocent americans. >> why would they do that? >> why wouldn't they. >> reporter: the truthers not only distrust the government, they also believe "nightline" is somehow complicit. we were followed by cameras wherever we went. and the makers of loose change clearly didn't appreciate our questions. >> anything we try to put out, i mean, you guys simply knock us down. we already know what the piece is going to do. >> we know what you're going to do. it's clear what your agenda is. >> reporter: they are an eclectic group. first responders who feel neglected and families of 9/11 victims. some of the truthers including sander hicks want treason charges brought against members of the bush administration.
government murdered american citizens? >> i believe that it's highly possible that there were definitely elements within the bush administration that either were criminally negligent or criminally complicit in the events. >> you mean they aloud the killing of innocent americans. >> one way or another they allowed the killing of innocent americans. >> why would they do that? >> why wouldn't they. >> reporter: the truthers not only distrust the government, they...
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are we headed for a government shutdown tomorrow night? but first, stunning medical news tonight about how many americans have something go wrong when they go to the hospital. the astronomical new number? 1 in 3 patients will face a mistake during a hospital stay. far worse than we've ever been told. and sharon yn alfonsi has been looking into the errors. >> reporter: it is a staggering number, diane. researchers say it's not that hospitals are getting worse, it's that the methods we use to track the errors are getting better, so we now have a clearer picture of exactly what's going on inside america's hospitals. the blischke triplets are a picture of health today. but hours after they were born, little taylee suddenly flatlined in her mother's arms. >> i looked down and taylee went purple. it's just like she died in my arms. she just stopped breathing. >> reporter: it turns out, a nurse mistakenly gave taylee an iv of morphine intended for her mother. >> there should be no way that a very small iv line of a 4 1/2 pound baby should be conf
are we headed for a government shutdown tomorrow night? but first, stunning medical news tonight about how many americans have something go wrong when they go to the hospital. the astronomical new number? 1 in 3 patients will face a mistake during a hospital stay. far worse than we've ever been told. and sharon yn alfonsi has been looking into the errors. >> reporter: it is a staggering number, diane. researchers say it's not that hospitals are getting worse, it's that the methods we use...
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meanwhile, the government shutdown mechanism is already moving. federal agencies are preparing to stop work at midnight. peggy and mike? >> well, emily, we know congress has already pasted two last-minute measures to keep government running. any chance of that 11th-hour move this time? >> reporter: yeah. the house-controlled -- the republican-controlled house actually passed a one-week spending bill yesterday. immediately president obama threatened to veto it. he said it's no way to run the government. there may be, though, a bit of wiggle room. the white house said mr. obama would be willing to sign a bill that he called a clean bill. one that would focus on budget cuts, not focus on particular policies, if that would allow some talking time to finalize an agreement. so far, though, no public indication that that is likely to happen. mike and peggy? >> all right. emily schmidt, live from washington this morning. thank you. >>> the commander who led the military mission in libya before nato took over, said the u.s. may consider sending troops into
meanwhile, the government shutdown mechanism is already moving. federal agencies are preparing to stop work at midnight. peggy and mike? >> well, emily, we know congress has already pasted two last-minute measures to keep government running. any chance of that 11th-hour move this time? >> reporter: yeah. the house-controlled -- the republican-controlled house actually passed a one-week spending bill yesterday. immediately president obama threatened to veto it. he said it's no way to...
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calderoan's government. he lectures us on moral gompb nance and gets a standing ovation from donna's party. the fact is, mexico has two big expoer exports. oil. and poverty to the united states. they get $21 billion a year from remittances back to mexico. >> i heard president clinton say, what you did in tiananmen square was wrong. that was the ox being gourd by the other horn. >> that law is supported bay majority of americans. i can't believe your comparing it to tianenman square, are you? >> no, no one was massacred. >> mr. gorbachev, tear down this wall. >> the democrats applauded the fact that we have to fix this problem. our boards, broken. george, we have a broken -- >> they applauded the president of mexico. >> i'm sorry. "the roundtable" will continue in the green room. >>> later, check out of fact check. >>> stay tuned for "the sunday funnies." hey what'sng on? doing the shipping. man, it would be a lot easier if we didn't have to weigh 'em aoi. if those boxes are under 70 lbs. you don't have to we
calderoan's government. he lectures us on moral gompb nance and gets a standing ovation from donna's party. the fact is, mexico has two big expoer exports. oil. and poverty to the united states. they get $21 billion a year from remittances back to mexico. >> i heard president clinton say, what you did in tiananmen square was wrong. that was the ox being gourd by the other horn. >> that law is supported bay majority of americans. i can't believe your comparing it to tianenman square,...
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they argue pry haven't companies can't fairly compete with the government. and they'd be right, if taxpayers were subsidizing this public insurance option. but they won't be. i've insisted that like any private insurance company, the public insurance option would have to be self-sufficient and rely on premiums it collects. but by avoiding some of the overhead that gets eaten up at private companies by profits, excessive administrative costs and executive salaries, it could provide a good deal for consumers. and it would keep pressure on pry haven't insurers to keep their policies affordable and treat their customers better. the same way public colleges and universities provide additional choice and competition to students without in any way inhibiting a vibrant system of private colleges and universities. now -- it is -- [ applause ] it's -- it's worth noting that a strong majority of americans still favor a public insurance option of the sort i proposed tonight. but its impact shouldn't be exaggerated by the left or the right, or the media. it is only one p
they argue pry haven't companies can't fairly compete with the government. and they'd be right, if taxpayers were subsidizing this public insurance option. but they won't be. i've insisted that like any private insurance company, the public insurance option would have to be self-sufficient and rely on premiums it collects. but by avoiding some of the overhead that gets eaten up at private companies by profits, excessive administrative costs and executive salaries, it could provide a good deal...
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alex marquardt, abc news, moscow. >> there's this new government moscow. >> there's this new government [shouting] [swords clank] watch out! give me all your treasure! imagine what a little time can do for your family. ah, ha! take that! it's tough out here. the days are long. the nights get lonely. but we have a job to do. we have responsibilities. we have a commitment to our country to our families our wives and husbands our children our grandchildren and to each other. the uso is a bond that we share to help us stay close here at home and far away. the uso is always there because we need them they need us and we need you. [male announcer] this is how america supports our troops. the uso depends on the generosity of the american people, people just like you. to find out more about how you can help visit our website at uso dot org. the uso until every one comes home. >>> house of horrors. cleveland investigators uncover more bodies. >> i pray and hope that it's not my mother. >> in the home of a convicted rapist. >>> then, tables turned. republicans win governors races in two key state
alex marquardt, abc news, moscow. >> there's this new government moscow. >> there's this new government [shouting] [swords clank] watch out! give me all your treasure! imagine what a little time can do for your family. ah, ha! take that! it's tough out here. the days are long. the nights get lonely. but we have a job to do. we have responsibilities. we have a commitment to our country to our families our wives and husbands our children our grandchildren and to each other. the uso is...
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government has nothing to do with it. once it's established it, is run by the members. >> reporter: some republicans who have strongly opposed the president's plan see some hope in the cooperatives. >> well, there would be government involvement but it would be i believe a step in the right direction away from a government takeover of our health care in this country. >> reporter: john cochran, abc news, washington. >> security has been tightened in afghanistan's capital after a huge car bomb killed seven and injured nearly 100 others this weekend. the devastating blast happened near nato headquarters in kabul and most of the victims were civilian workers and afghan soldiers. it was the deadliest taliban attack in six months and raises new concerns about security leading up to thursday's presidential election. >> an american citizen who was in prison in one of the most repressive countries on earth is on his way home this morning. he arrived in thailand on a u.s. government plan yesterday along with the u.s. senator who se
government has nothing to do with it. once it's established it, is run by the members. >> reporter: some republicans who have strongly opposed the president's plan see some hope in the cooperatives. >> well, there would be government involvement but it would be i believe a step in the right direction away from a government takeover of our health care in this country. >> reporter: john cochran, abc news, washington. >> security has been tightened in afghanistan's capital...
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get used to expecting less from government. barbra pinto, abc news, chicago >>> and still on the money, a price of gas which fell a penny last week, the nation waived average price is $2.64 and three people have been indicted for stealing credit card information on 130 million accounts. it's believed to be the largest breach ever of credit card security. >>> weather is next. midway through the hurricane season, a quiet storm map is suddenly very active. remnants of two storms, claudette and ana appear on either side of the first hurricane of the at ran tick named bill which could intensify in the next few days. jeffery kofman in panama city, florida. >> reporter: tropical storm claudette blew ashore here in florida panhandle bringing heavy rains and 50-mile-an-hour winds. this storm arrived with almost no warning, forming sunday in the gulf and making landfall just 18 hours later. people had little time to prepare. >> just looking after my boat doing what i have to do to save it. >> reporter: ten weeks into the atlantic hurrica
get used to expecting less from government. barbra pinto, abc news, chicago >>> and still on the money, a price of gas which fell a penny last week, the nation waived average price is $2.64 and three people have been indicted for stealing credit card information on 130 million accounts. it's believed to be the largest breach ever of credit card security. >>> weather is next. midway through the hurricane season, a quiet storm map is suddenly very active. remnants of two storms,...
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the government is about to shut the lights. barrg a last-minute breakthrough, here's what happens at the stroke of midnight. about 800,000 federal workers deemed nonessential will be told not to show up for work tomorrow. all national parks and monuments will be closed. if you need to get your passport renewed, do it today. many passport offices will be closed. many in the military, including the more than 1.3 million on active duty are considered essential and will remain on the job. they likely won't get paychecks until an agreement is reached. the department of homeland security will furlough about 14% of employees. it's not a complete shutdown. the social security administration will continue the write checks to requitirees. the checks will get to you normally. so will your bills. medicare and medicaid ben fish qulars be covered. the department of health and human services will furlough almost half of their employees. members of congress and the president and vice president get paid during shutdowns. all of this at a hefty
the government is about to shut the lights. barrg a last-minute breakthrough, here's what happens at the stroke of midnight. about 800,000 federal workers deemed nonessential will be told not to show up for work tomorrow. all national parks and monuments will be closed. if you need to get your passport renewed, do it today. many passport offices will be closed. many in the military, including the more than 1.3 million on active duty are considered essential and will remain on the job. they...
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. >> all kinds of government activities suspended. no flu monitoring. no irs audits, either. but social security and unemployment checks will go out for now. we have team coverage right now from the white house to capitol hill. let's start with abc's jon karl. >> reporter: george, the shutdown is here. this morning, some 800,000 federal workers are being told to stay home, as government buildings and national parks across the country are closing down. overnight, there was no stopping the shutdown or the finger-pointing. >> senate democrats have offered nothing. yesterday, mr. speaker, they didn't even show up for work. >> what a shameful day this is in the history of the house of representatives. >> reporter: all of the fighting is over a bill that would fund the government for a matter of just six weeks. republicans tried yet again to pass a bill that would tie funding to delaying the key
. >> all kinds of government activities suspended. no flu monitoring. no irs audits, either. but social security and unemployment checks will go out for now. we have team coverage right now from the white house to capitol hill. let's start with abc's jon karl. >> reporter: george, the shutdown is here. this morning, some 800,000 federal workers are being told to stay home, as government buildings and national parks across the country are closing down. overnight, there was no...
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a repudiation of big government. and a repudiation of politicians who refuse to listen to the american people. of course, this campaign's not over yet. to the folks out west where the polls may still be open, this is a time to seize that moment and make sure your voice is heard. to reject the spending sprees, the bailouts, the back room deals, the takeovers and all the nonsense, and to join your fellow americans in putting washington on notice. because for far too long, washington's been doing what's best for washington, not what's best for the american people. and tonight, that begins to change. with their voices, the american people are demanding a new way forward in washington. i'm here to tell you tonight that our new majority will be prepared to do things differently. to take a new approach that hasn't been tried in washington before. but either party. it starts with cutting spending instead of increasing it. reducing the size of government instead of increasing it. and reforming the way congress works and givin
a repudiation of big government. and a repudiation of politicians who refuse to listen to the american people. of course, this campaign's not over yet. to the folks out west where the polls may still be open, this is a time to seize that moment and make sure your voice is heard. to reject the spending sprees, the bailouts, the back room deals, the takeovers and all the nonsense, and to join your fellow americans in putting washington on notice. because for far too long, washington's been doing...
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it sets the stage for a possible government shutdown. joining me once again, george will, congressman steve southerland from florida. jonathan karl, and donna brazile. you're man on capitol hill. this was the first shot in the big battle over spending cuts. really, people like congressman southerland showed their muscle. >> this is the tea party's moment. washington has never cut spending. we're talking about how much. even the democrats. even nancy pelosi came out with a measure that would continue government funding temporarily, freezing it laths year's level. that is what democrats would traditionally call a cut. you're not going with inflation. this is also the chris christie phenomenon. will politicians be rewarded for making tough choices? >> do you care about being rewarded for making tough choices? >> i think the americans recognize the brutal reality that we're broke. we have seen record deficits. and the budget that the president introduced this past week just continues to put the pedal to the metal. we're at a $1.5 trillion de
it sets the stage for a possible government shutdown. joining me once again, george will, congressman steve southerland from florida. jonathan karl, and donna brazile. you're man on capitol hill. this was the first shot in the big battle over spending cuts. really, people like congressman southerland showed their muscle. >> this is the tea party's moment. washington has never cut spending. we're talking about how much. even the democrats. even nancy pelosi came out with a measure that...
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the government is set to shut down. republicans and democrats blame each other, as the clock winds down. the stock market is soaring. the dow hit an all-time high this week. the housing market is showing resilience. future construction of single-family homes hit a five-year high. but it's all threatened by a possible government shutdown on september 30th. at the moment, there's no sign of compromise in washington. democrats and republicans are just shouting at each other. >> i've never seen a group of people more extreme than the hard right republicans in the house right now. >> while the president is happy to negotiate with vladimir putin, he won't engage with the congress on a plan to make deals for the deficit that threaten our economy. >> reporter: today, the house is expected to fund the government for three more months.
the government is set to shut down. republicans and democrats blame each other, as the clock winds down. the stock market is soaring. the dow hit an all-time high this week. the housing market is showing resilience. future construction of single-family homes hit a five-year high. but it's all threatened by a possible government shutdown on september 30th. at the moment, there's no sign of compromise in washington. democrats and republicans are just shouting at each other. >> i've never...
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government or toy industry standards. the group used a test that tries to determine if the substance was in the toy. the industry and the government rely on a different test that checks to see if that substance is actually rubbing off the toy, on the skin and in the mouth. late today good guide, which is a for profit website, issued a statement, "while we accurately reported the chemical levels in the toys using out testing method, we should not have compared our results to federal standards. we regret this error." the yeo of the maker of zhu zhu pets, who said they tested them using the government standard and found them to be safe, responded saying, "i am pleased that good guide has issued a clarification and acknowledged that their testing is 'different from the testing methodology' used by the u.s. and the e.u. and has led to 'confusion' about their research. the toy is 100% safe." analysts this afternoon predicted zhu zhu pets will survive the scare mostly unscathed. >> i don't think will is going to going to be an i
government or toy industry standards. the group used a test that tries to determine if the substance was in the toy. the industry and the government rely on a different test that checks to see if that substance is actually rubbing off the toy, on the skin and in the mouth. late today good guide, which is a for profit website, issued a statement, "while we accurately reported the chemical levels in the toys using out testing method, we should not have compared our results to federal...
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now the house passed a bill earlier today to fund a government -- to fund the government for another week and avert a shutdown on the condition that $12 billion would be cut in spending, but the white house says that they would veto that measure, calling it just a distraction. the bill easily passed along party lines, 247-181, 15 democrats joined republicans in passing the bill but six republicans including tea party favorites michele bachmann and steve cain from iowa acoved the bill -- opposed the bill. the likelihood of the shutdown still up up in the air but each passing air it becomes more likely. there's still no deal after these multiple meetings and in an interview earlier today the white house says that they are preparing, if this becomes true. >> good management, sound management dick takes we do have a -- dictates we do have a contingency plan so if we don't have funding, that we can shut down the government in an ordinarily fashion. some services, some essential services will continue in many -- and many government services will be closed or be operating at a very low leve
now the house passed a bill earlier today to fund a government -- to fund the government for another week and avert a shutdown on the condition that $12 billion would be cut in spending, but the white house says that they would veto that measure, calling it just a distraction. the bill easily passed along party lines, 247-181, 15 democrats joined republicans in passing the bill but six republicans including tea party favorites michele bachmann and steve cain from iowa acoved the bill -- opposed...
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it's not just anti-government. it's anti-big business. it's anti-institution across the board so something that won't just play out in republican circles but all across the sectors of american culture. the second is one thing we talk about who is spending money on who and i think for voters though this is a kind of debate that gets them frustrated because they're saying everybody is doing this. i don't know where any of this money is coming from, whether you say you disclose it or don't. special interests are running this country and running big corporations. these voters are getting and running on anti-establishment platforms and will come into washington, d.c. where they'll have to be as part of a system. >> two points about money. first of all, in this gusher of money we may spend this year in the two-year cycle $4.2 billion, something like that. that's less than half of what procter & gamble will spend advertising products in one year. it is approximately what americans will spend on yogurt this year. this is a rich country. the fact
it's not just anti-government. it's anti-big business. it's anti-institution across the board so something that won't just play out in republican circles but all across the sectors of american culture. the second is one thing we talk about who is spending money on who and i think for voters though this is a kind of debate that gets them frustrated because they're saying everybody is doing this. i don't know where any of this money is coming from, whether you say you disclose it or don't....
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the federal government, and government contractors make themuch of the work force here in maryland. most would be told to stay home. inform it last two weeks the state would lose $40 million in income taxes and have so pick up the tab for the transportation projects. as far as federal grant applications in the work, that would be hut on hold he as well. -- would be put on hold as well. the national ins tiewft health says it-- institute of health would not stop trials that put patient's lives at risk. they are getting ready for new trials looking to include new patients and will have to wait until the budget fight is concluded which could have a impact on johns hopkins universities who is the single largest recipient of federal research money. the university will not be able to start new research projects. maryland senator mikulski says that's not acceptable. >> i know you are working on that cure for cancer. i know you are work on the cure for all pyres or autism-- alzheimer's or autism or arthritis. buty know what, washington be -- buty know what, washington congress says you are n
the federal government, and government contractors make themuch of the work force here in maryland. most would be told to stay home. inform it last two weeks the state would lose $40 million in income taxes and have so pick up the tab for the transportation projects. as far as federal grant applications in the work, that would be hut on hold he as well. -- would be put on hold as well. the national ins tiewft health says it-- institute of health would not stop trials that put patient's lives at...
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>> we have one goal of keeping the government open. so, we're going to do everything we can to protect our constituents. you have skipped a very important step. your assumption is that the senate will not defund obama care. >> we're going to get congressman van holden in on this. the wall street journal, an editorial page that supports your view on the health care law. but suts the way you're going about this is crazy. quote, perhaps the only war strategizing more inept than president obama's on syria are gop plans for the budget hostile tillties this autism. this isn't going to work, is it? >> that's their opinion. when you read the chicago tribune, they say delay and stop obama care. warren buffett says, stop it now and start over. it's not just republicans, this is widespread, even the baltimore sun said it's going to cause an increase in rates in chris' district. >> jon, republicans senators like mccain and others are saying this insane. they're going to shut down the governme if they can't deny health care to millions of americans
>> we have one goal of keeping the government open. so, we're going to do everything we can to protect our constituents. you have skipped a very important step. your assumption is that the senate will not defund obama care. >> we're going to get congressman van holden in on this. the wall street journal, an editorial page that supports your view on the health care law. but suts the way you're going about this is crazy. quote, perhaps the only war strategizing more inept than...
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on government. >> okay. >> we're not spending 42% of our economy on government. i don't want to go down the path of spain. i want to go down the path of growth that puts americans to growth with more money coming in. >> go ahead, mr. president. you are saying, in order to get the job done it's got to be balanced. >> if we are serious, you have to take a balanced approach. by the way, this is not just individual taxes. let's talk about corporate taxes. now, i've identified areas where we can, right away, make a change that i believe would actually help the economy. the oil industry gets $4 billion a year in corporate welfare. basically. they debt deductions that those small businesses that governor romney refers to, that they don't get. now, does anybody think that exx exxon-mobil needs extra money? why wouldn't we want to eliminate that? eliminate tax breaks for corporate jets. if you have one, you can probably afford to pay full for it. when it comes to corporate taxes, governor romney said he want
on government. >> okay. >> we're not spending 42% of our economy on government. i don't want to go down the path of spain. i want to go down the path of growth that puts americans to growth with more money coming in. >> go ahead, mr. president. you are saying, in order to get the job done it's got to be balanced. >> if we are serious, you have to take a balanced approach. by the way, this is not just individual taxes. let's talk about corporate taxes. now, i've...
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the government should do the shame thing. they work for us. they should be doing that. >> all the amount of money that's spent, they need to make some cuts. it's just aig mess. >> reporter: how this whole budget works get last little blurry at times. >> i think it's crazy. >> reporter: mike alexander's son works for the nsa. mike got a disturbing call from his son. >> have to go to work for four hours, clear everything out and he's out of a job. they need to rethink this and go back in and start talking about it instead of letting people lose their jobs. >> there's plen is ti of frustration to go around. the government pays their bills like he does the cable bills. when they call him and tell him they're going to turn it off, then he make as payment. >>> all right. weather wise, it has been clear and mild by the last day of september standards. temperatures the low 70s. clouds out in western maryland, should stay dry today and tomorrow. low 70s falling slowly into the 60s this evening, very, very dry air in place. that will be comfortable as w
the government should do the shame thing. they work for us. they should be doing that. >> all the amount of money that's spent, they need to make some cuts. it's just aig mess. >> reporter: how this whole budget works get last little blurry at times. >> i think it's crazy. >> reporter: mike alexander's son works for the nsa. mike got a disturbing call from his son. >> have to go to work for four hours, clear everything out and he's out of a job. they need to...
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the government will hit its credit limit on october 17th. house republicans are gearing up for that battle. they're considering a plan that raises the debt ceiling but delays parts of the healthcare law for a year and cuts government spending. president obama said it's a no starter. >> no congress before this one has ever, ever, in history, been irresponsible enough to threaten default just to try to blackmail a president into giving them some con signatureses -- concessions on issues that have nothing to do with the budget. >> reporter: with both parties digging in, the standoff is likely to go down to the wire, karen travers, washington. >>> while the battle rages on in washington, there was a face-to-face historic meeting, the highest level talks between the two people since 1979. they are discussing the iran dispute. >> the irannians are engaging in new overtures and showing new interest in trying to resolve this very serious matter. >> iran pns to have a deal if place within three to six months. >>> take a look. today a mixture of sun a
the government will hit its credit limit on october 17th. house republicans are gearing up for that battle. they're considering a plan that raises the debt ceiling but delays parts of the healthcare law for a year and cuts government spending. president obama said it's a no starter. >> no congress before this one has ever, ever, in history, been irresponsible enough to threaten default just to try to blackmail a president into giving them some con signatureses -- concessions on issues...
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no matter how much paul or others want to continue to bang on government stimulus, government stimulus does not create wealth or jobs in the long term. only one thing does. a rising level of education. a strong sprerp nurl foundation. and attacks and regulatory structure that encourages people to take a risk. >> america is a great country. we have strayed from the principles that make us great. we're approaches a critical cross roads. our political system is broken. we have a republican that is not responsive to the public. we need to make meaningful progress in 2013 because we're in the exempt from the laws of prudent finance. >> a fantastic discussion. thank you all so much. thanks to the audience here and at the miller center. we'll have the discussion online at abcnews.com/thisweek. >>> we'll be back with all the great lines from last night's white house correspondents' dinner. first, we honor and remember our fellow americans who serve and sacrifice. >>> this week, the pentagon released the names of 15 service members killed in afghanistan. ♪ [ male announcer ] citi turns 200 th
no matter how much paul or others want to continue to bang on government stimulus, government stimulus does not create wealth or jobs in the long term. only one thing does. a rising level of education. a strong sprerp nurl foundation. and attacks and regulatory structure that encourages people to take a risk. >> america is a great country. we have strayed from the principles that make us great. we're approaches a critical cross roads. our political system is broken. we have a republican...
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demand action from government, people tend to overreact that's out of control government. our government is a function of our democracy. by attacking the government, we're attacking democracy. to me, i think, yes, we should ask our government to represent people. >> do you think these demonstrations are going to have momentum? is it going to continue now day after day in. >> absolutely. people are extremely excited about what we're doing. the general assembly is really the new town hall. we don't have lobbyists. we don't have a system that can be coopted. >> jesse, thank you so much. i appreciate you being there. donna, clear you unions and other organizations are jumping on this, is this something that the democratic party will energize it? >> no question that they recognize the strength of this movement. on the other hand, i don't believe the party itself should try to lead this. yes, teachers, firefighters, many others who have been impacted by the ongoing recession, they have a legitimate right to go out there and protest. they're feeling the effect of the economy, for
demand action from government, people tend to overreact that's out of control government. our government is a function of our democracy. by attacking the government, we're attacking democracy. to me, i think, yes, we should ask our government to represent people. >> do you think these demonstrations are going to have momentum? is it going to continue now day after day in. >> absolutely. people are extremely excited about what we're doing. the general assembly is really the new town...
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. >>> two schools and a government building in connecticut will be closed today. we'll tell you about the scare that closed the buildings. ahead this morning, more on how high this daredevil went. >>> everything is up to speed on 695 and green spring avenue. in honor of mother's day, we're showing shots of all the anchors and reporters' mothers. mom, i love you. >>> it is 4:40 now. some people are already hitting the beach and one daredevil is already attempting to ride some serious waves. that is garrett mcthat mare radio, mcnamara, surfing a 90- foot wave in portugal. would you ever do that? impressive but we'll watch it from afar. you know what else to watch? beautiful weather today. >>> plenty of sunshine, and we're going to take a look around the nation because we have some areas of unsettled weather. look at the storms coming into texas right now. also across the dakotas, they will get some. texas could have tornadoes and flooding in the area. nothing to talk about here, not even any clouds out there. mainly clear skies that will translate to lots of sunshin
. >>> two schools and a government building in connecticut will be closed today. we'll tell you about the scare that closed the buildings. ahead this morning, more on how high this daredevil went. >>> everything is up to speed on 695 and green spring avenue. in honor of mother's day, we're showing shots of all the anchors and reporters' mothers. mom, i love you. >>> it is 4:40 now. some people are already hitting the beach and one daredevil is already attempting to...
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but the government. you're asking us to decide that we believe that the government is to be trusted. we know people who have said routinely well, you're going to have to make decisions. you're going to have do decide. communicatal standards, historically, is a very dangerous concept. >> it's heading the bill? >> but the bill's a thousand pages of setting up mechanisms. it sets up 45 different agencies. it has all sorts of panels. you're asking to us trust turning power over to the government when there clearly are people in america who believe in establishing euthanasia, including selecting standards. >> well, this is something newt and i agree on. i don't want somebody in between the doctor and the patient. i don't want the possibility of losing your health insurance, i don't want people setting standards to denying care. that's all that we have now. that's what happens. look, i've practiced for ten years. my wife is still practicing. never once did i have a medicare bureaucrat tell me what i couldn't d
but the government. you're asking us to decide that we believe that the government is to be trusted. we know people who have said routinely well, you're going to have to make decisions. you're going to have do decide. communicatal standards, historically, is a very dangerous concept. >> it's heading the bill? >> but the bill's a thousand pages of setting up mechanisms. it sets up 45 different agencies. it has all sorts of panels. you're asking to us trust turning power over to the...
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shutdown. >> we're serious about trying to prevent a government shutdown. we're also serious about cutting spending. those are the two driving parameters of what we want to talk about. >> reporter: overnight, house republicans put another deal on the table. a proposal to fund the government for one more week, while cutting $12 billion of the budget. they did this after saying, if compromise fails, there is one reason why. >> if it is shut down, it's because harry reid refuses to negotiate in good faith. >> all of this in the time frame we're dealing with, is not about blaming this one or that one. it's about getting the job done. >> reporter: house democrats say this year's proposed cuts could be too big, just as republican house budget chairman, paul ryan, plans to unveil next year's budget today. his plan calls for $6.2 trillion in cuts over the next decade, which would likely set off a whole, new budget battle. the white house now says that agency and cabinet leaders should begin telling their managers about shutdown plans. but the white house says it's
shutdown. >> we're serious about trying to prevent a government shutdown. we're also serious about cutting spending. those are the two driving parameters of what we want to talk about. >> reporter: overnight, house republicans put another deal on the table. a proposal to fund the government for one more week, while cutting $12 billion of the budget. they did this after saying, if compromise fails, there is one reason why. >> if it is shut down, it's because harry reid refuses...
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government officials. where wealthy lithuanians once rode show horses and sipped drinks at a cafe, as seen in these pictures, cia officers used harsh tactics to interrogate as many as eight suspected high value al qaeda figures. >> the activities in that prison were illegal. they included various forms of torture, including sleep deprivation, forced standing, painful stress positions. >> reporter: it is not known if 9/11 mastermind khalid shaikh mohammed was one of them, but officials say he was moved out of the cia secret prison in poland just before the lithuanian facility was opened. lithuania agreed to allow the cia prison after president bush visited the country in 2002 and the u.s. pledged support for lithuania's efforts to join nato. >> the new members of nato were so grateful for the u.s. role in getting them into that organization, that they would do anything that the united states asked for during that period. >> reporter: documents provided to abc news by lithuanian officials show the paper trai
government officials. where wealthy lithuanians once rode show horses and sipped drinks at a cafe, as seen in these pictures, cia officers used harsh tactics to interrogate as many as eight suspected high value al qaeda figures. >> the activities in that prison were illegal. they included various forms of torture, including sleep deprivation, forced standing, painful stress positions. >> reporter: it is not known if 9/11 mastermind khalid shaikh mohammed was one of them, but...
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, the pakistani government. this is what we've done in the past in somalia and other places to get al qaeda operatives. but the idea of troops on the ground, doesn't seem to advance that interest whatsoever. if we never invaded afghanistan. and we looked at it. we saw the problems with the government. we saw the fact there are so many people who are having a problem with our presence there. if they saw that in fact, al qaeda was based in pakistan and other places. if they saw the enormous problems in our own country, who would advise that we invade afghanistan at this point? nobody would. the question should be, if we wouldn't do it on those facts, why would we do it now? >> but the attacks on the world trade center -- >> why would we continue anything we wouldn't initiate today? it doesn't relate directly to our fight against al qaeda in any way like it did in 2001. >> is there any way you can stop this? >> that's difficult. what's going to happen here is it's probably going to be difficult to stop it now. we'l
, the pakistani government. this is what we've done in the past in somalia and other places to get al qaeda operatives. but the idea of troops on the ground, doesn't seem to advance that interest whatsoever. if we never invaded afghanistan. and we looked at it. we saw the problems with the government. we saw the fact there are so many people who are having a problem with our presence there. if they saw that in fact, al qaeda was based in pakistan and other places. if they saw the enormous...